County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Nevada County, Arkansas Eviction Risk: Very Low

8 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Prescott (2.7) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score2.3/ 10 · Very Low

Cities tracked8municipalities

Census tracts3scored

Population5kLiving in 8 cities

Income spent on rent46.5%avg renter household

Average rent$854/ month

How Nevada County ranks in Arkansas

Lower number means more extreme, where #1 is the most

Eviction Risk Score

High

#11 of 75 AR counties 2.3 / 10

#11 of 75 counties in Arkansas for landlord eviction risk.

Cost of living

Very Low

#51 of 51 states (statewide) 86.9 index

Arkansas ranks #51 of 51 states on overall cost of living (13.1% cheaper than the U.S. avg).

Housing services cost

Very Low

#49 of 51 states (statewide) 58.2 index

Arkansas ranks #49 of 51 states on housing services (41.8% cheaper than the U.S. avg).

Income spent on rent

Very High

#3 of 75 AR counties 40.9% of income

#3 of 75 counties in Arkansas on % of income spent on rent.

Cities in Nevada County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Prescott Pop 3,032 · 51.0% income · $887 rent · Rep	3,032	2.3	51.0%	$887	Rep
002	Emmet Pop 435 · 35.0% income · $633 rent · Rep	435	2.7	35.0%	$633	Rep
003	Rosston Pop 391 · 36.9% income · $854 rent · Rep	391	2.6	36.9%	$854	Rep
004	Willisville Pop 246 · 46.5% income · $854 rent · Rep	246	2.0	46.5%	$854	Rep
005	Bluff City Pop 222 · 46.5% income · $854 rent · Rep	222	2.0	46.5%	$854	Rep
006	Bodcaw Pop 177 · 18.3% income · $833 rent · Rep	177	2.1	18.3%	$833	Rep
007	Cale Pop 86 · 46.5% income · $854 rent · Rep	86	2.2	46.5%	$854	Rep
008	Reader Pop 43 · 46.5% income · $854 rent · Rep	43	2.4	46.5%	$854	Rep

County heatmap

Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Nevada County spans 8 cities serving approximately 4,632 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.3/10. The county voted Republican by 31.5 points in 2020.

Risk varies city-by-city. The table above shows exact scores, population, and average rent for every municipality. Click any city for the full sub-score breakdown, including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.

Reviewed by NextGen Properties Research Team · Last updated June 2, 2026

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Where eviction risk concentrates in Nevada County

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Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Nevada County

What is the eviction risk score for Nevada County?

Nevada County has a county-wide landlord eviction risk score of 2.3/10 (Very Low), averaged across 8 cities. Scores range from 2 to 2.7 within the county.

What is the rent-to-income ratio in Nevada County?

Rent-to-income ratio in Nevada County averages 46.5% of household income on gross rent, per ACS 2023 5-year data.

How many cities are in Nevada County?

8 cities sit in Nevada County, AR, serving approximately 4,632 residents.